Shoelace tying techniques – teach your child to tie shoelaces
There are so many shoelace tying techniques out there that it can be difficult to find the one that is easiest to teach. Thankfully, they all come with different stories to aid in your child’s learning...
View ArticleHow to host a low-sugar birthday party with Sipahh
How often has your child come home from a birthday party in tears, overwrought and overstimulated by exposure to too much sugar? Most of the time, there’s yet more sugar lurking in the thank-you...
View Article12 tips for a stress-free morning routine
Do you dread the morning dash? Do you end up stressed out and still late? Do you struggle to get the kids organised? Do you find yourself yelling ‘hurry up!’ over and over again? There are ways to help...
View ArticleFirst day of school blues – why it’s OK and how to help
When I was in primary school I cried on the first day of school every day until Grade 3. It was always put down to the fact that I was shy, clingy to my mother and apprehensive due to my multicultural...
View ArticleTips to get more nature into your child’s day
I think we all instinctively want contact with nature – a room with a view, a picnic under a tree or to feel our bare feet in the sand. Yet today’s lifestyle sees us living removed from nature, shut...
View ArticleTips on returning to school after the holidays
Back to school …again! Yes, it’s that time of the year right now! January is the beginning of the calendar year and for Australian schools it’s the beginning of the school year. What does back to...
View ArticleBe vigilant and stay safe around water this Australia Day
Aussies love the water, so it’s hard to imagine our Australia Day celebrations not taking place in and around any of our abundant, aquatic options. However, if you are planning an Aussie Day do, near...
View Article‘My child’s teacher is not the one I wanted’
Right now, many families have children returning to school. It is a fairly stressful time in everyone’s lives. Parents and kids … and teachers too! For those returning to the same school as last year...
View Article7 fun ways to encourage reading comprehension
“Wow you read that beautifully!” My second grade teacher said. I beamed with pride, knowing I had read the story with perfect fluency, pausing at full stops and commas as well as using expression. “So...
View ArticleThe ultimate guide to baby and child car seats
In Australia, all children up to the age of seven years should be seated in a suitable infant or child car restraint when travelling in a car. This includes your journey home from hospital with your...
View Article30 of the best picture books for children
There are so many reasons to read to your children. It is a crucial part of their language and literacy development. It helps foster their imagination, improve their listening and concentration...
View ArticleWould you prefer your child was smart or good?
Surely, it’s silly question – the answer is ‘both’. But what if you couldn’t have both? What if you could have a child who was good, but not particularly smart, or smart but not particularly good?...
View ArticleThis is why it’s important for kids to be bored
These days, kids are used to being entertained every waking moment with the help of a range of modern technology, from in-car DVD players and iPads to video games. Boredom is nothing new but with...
View Article5 ways to get your kids to help tidy up!
How do we get our kids to take responsibility for their things and get them to put their toys and clothes away, as opposed to stuffing them under the bed so you won’t find them? I’m always amazed that...
View ArticleTips to organise your child’s toys and clothes
I’m a mum of two, a primary school teacher, and a professional organiser. I lead a very busy life, and to save myself from having a mental breakdown, I need to be organised to cope with all life throws...
View Article5 easy ways to be an active family
Many parents believe that in order to get your kids active, you have to leave the house, or invest huge amounts of effort or money. But this simply isn’t true. After a busy day the last thing most...
View ArticleTips to help your children eat breakfast every day
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, to use the age-old adage, and most parents know this. However, trying to get your children to eat breakfast when school goes back can be somewhat...
View Article3 easy and cheap DIY crafts for kids
Do your kids love being crafty? Want to give them something fun to do? When it comes to the world of craft, there are many different things that your children can make to not only have fun but to build...
View ArticleCommon child poisoning hazards – by age
With almost 2500 children admitted to hospital every year following poisonings, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is reminding parents and carers to store chemical products safely. A...
View ArticleAllergies in babies and children – updated infant feeding advice
Allergic diseases are becoming more and more common among children. In fact, in the past 25 years, allergic diseases have more than doubled in Western countries. And according to the Australasian...
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